Runnymede

Runnymede's population grew between the last two censuses. At the same time there were changes in religion, housing tenure and ethnicity.

The population reached nearly 81,000

In the decade leading up to the most recent census, the population of Runnymede increased by 3.2%, from about 78,000 to 80,500.

The addition of almost 2,500 people means this area's population increased at a slower rate than the total population of England (up 7.9% since the 2001 census).

In 2011, Runnymede was home to, on average, 7.4 people per football pitch-sized piece of land.

Population density was higher than the average across the South East

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across the South East, March 2011 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2001)

An older Runnymede

Census 2011 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Runnymede increased by two years, from 37 to 39 years.

This affluent suburban area had a slightly lower average age than the South East and had a similar age to the average local authority area across England (39 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of just over 1,500 people between the ages of 40 and 49 years, while the population between 30 and 39 years decreased by almost 2,000.

About 15% of people in Runnymede are aged between 40 and 49 years

Percentage of usual residents in England, South East and Runnymede by 10 year age band, March 2001 and March 2011

Changing household dynamics

The percentage of households in Runnymede, which comprised a cohabiting couple, increased from 9.1% to 9.2% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

The percentage that had only one person remained close to 30%, while the percentage of households in Runnymede which comprised a married couple (with or without children) decreased from 37% to 36%.

The proportion of households with an unmarried couple increased at a slower rate here than the figure for the whole of the South East (from 8.7% in 2001 to 9.9% in 2011). Across England, the percentage increased from 8.3% to 9.9%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple was lower than across the South East

Percentage of households that had an unmarried couple across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2011

Religion in Runnymede

The number of people in Runnymede that described themselves as having no religion increased from just over 11,000 in 2001 to about 19,000 in 2011. This represents a change from 14% to 24% of those who chose to disclose information about their religious beliefs.

The percentage increased by less than the average across the South East (from 17% to 28%), but at a similar rate to the average across England (from 15% to 25%).

The number of people in Runnymede that described themselves as Christian decreased from about 58,000 in 2001 to about 51,000 in 2011 (from 75% to 63%). The number of people who did not disclose their religious affiliation decreased from just under 6,200 to about 5,800 (from 7.9% to 7.2%).

About 1,600 people (1.0%) said they were Muslim, up from just under 770 in 2001 (1.9%).

The population without a religion in Runnymede increased by 9.6 percentage points

Percentage of usual residents in England, South East and Runnymede by religion, March 2001 and March 2011

Disability in Runnymede

The percentage of Runnymede residents whose day-to-day activities are not limited by a long-term health problem or disability remained close to 91% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2011, just over 1 in 40 (2.7%) reported being limited a lot in their day-to-day activities, compared with 2.2% in 2001. The percentage of Runnymede residents whose day-to-day activities are limited a little by a long-term health problem or disability decreased from 6.8% to 6.5%.

The proportion of people who aren't limited by a long-term health problem or disability fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South East (from 91% in 2001 to 90% in 2011). Across England, the percentage remained close to 90%.

The proportion of people who aren't limited by a long-term health problem or disability was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents that reported not being limited in their day-to-day activities across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2011

Rise in private renting

The percentage of households in Runnymede that rented privately increased from 9.9% to 15% between the last two censuses.

In 2011, just over one in eight (13%) households lived in social housing, compared with 12% in 2001. The percentage of Runnymede households that owned their home decreased from 75% to 69%.

The proportion of privately rented homes increased here at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South East (from 10% in 2001 to 16% in 2011). Across England, the percentage increased from 9.9% to 17%.

Private renting in Runnymede increased by 5.3 percentage points

Percentage of households in Runnymede, the South East and England that rented privately, March 2001 and March 2011

Ethnicity in Runnymede

The number of people in Runnymede from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups increased from about 2,100 in 2001 to about 5,600 in 2011. This represents a change from 2.7% to 6.9% of the local population.

The percentage increased by more than the average across the South East (from 2.6% to 5.0%) and the average across England (from 5.2% to 8.0%).

The number of people in Runnymede from the White ethnic groups decreased from about 74,000 in 2001 to about 72,000 in 2011 (from 95% to 89%). The number of residents from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed) increased from about 920 to just under 1,700 (from 1.2% to 2.1%).

Just over 860 people (0.5%) said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups, up from just under 370 in 2001 (1.1%).

The population from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups in Runnymede increased by 4.3 percentage points

Percentage of usual residents in England, South East and Runnymede by ethnicity, March 2001 and March 2011

Health improved

The percentage of Runnymede residents that described their health as bad or very bad decreased from 6.3% to 3.7% in the 10 years leading up to 2011.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2011, just under 9 in 10 (85%) said their health was good or very good, compared with 74% in 2001. The percentage of Runnymede residents that described their health as fair decreased from 20% to 11%.

The proportion of residents that perceived their health as bad or very bad fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South East (from 7.2% in 2001 to 4.4% in 2011). Across England, the percentage fell from 9.1% to 5.5%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’bad’ or ’very bad’ health in Runnymede decreased by 2.6 percentage points

Percentage of usual residents in Runnymede, the South East and England said their health was bad or very bad, March 2001 and March 2011

Fewer people worked long hours

The percentage of employed people in Runnymede working more than 49 hours in the week before the census decreased from 15% to 12% in the 10 years leading up to 2011.

In 2011, just over 1 in 30 (3.3%) people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked less than 16 hours the previous week, compared with 2.2% in 2001.

The proportion of people working long hours fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South East (from 14% in 2001 to 11% in 2011). Across England, the percentage fell from 13% to 10%.

Long hour working in Runnymede decreased by 2.6 percentage points

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) in Runnymede, the South East and England that said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, March 2001 and March 2011

More single people in Runnymede

The percentage of people who had never been married or in a civil partnership increased in Runnymede, but at a slower rate than across England.

In Runnymede, the proportion of single people increased from 33% in 2001 to 35% in 2011. During the same period, the proportion across England increased from 30% to 35%.

Across the South East, the share of people who had never been married or in a civil partnership increased from 29% to 32%.

The proportion of married people in Runnymede fell from 49% to 47%, while the proportion of people who had divorced or separated from a marriage or civil partner increased from 9.7% to 11%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was higher than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2011

Rise in rate of unemployment

The percentage of Runnymede residents that were unemployed increased from 1.7% to 2.7% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2011, just over one in two (53%) people aged 16 to 74 said they were employed, compared with 54% in 2001. The percentage of Runnymede residents that were self-employed increased from 9.2% to 11%.

The proportion of unemployed people increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South East (from 2.3% in 2001 to 3.5% in 2011). Across England, the percentage increased from 3.4% to 4.4%.

The rate of unemployment in Runnymede increased by 1.1 percentage points

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 in Runnymede, the South East and England that said they were unemployed, March 2001 and March 2011

Change in unpaid care

The percentage of Runnymede residents that provided between 20 and 49 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 0.8% to 1.0% between the last two censuses.

In 2011, just under 1 in 50 (1.7%) reported providing at least 50 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 1.4% in 2001.

The proportion of people providing between 20 and 49 hours of weekly unpaid care increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South East (from 0.8% in 2001 to 1.1% in 2011). Across England, the percentage increased from 1.1% to 1.4%.

The proportion of people providing between 20 and 49 hours of weekly unpaid care in Runnymede remained close to 1.0%

Percentage of usual residents in England, South East and Runnymede by care, March 2001 and March 2011

Changes in family structure

The percentage of households in Runnymede with only adult children living with their parents decreased from 9.5% to 9.3% in the 10 years leading up to 2011.

In 2011, just under 3 in 10 (28%) households had at least one dependent child, compared with 27% in 2001. The percentage of households in Runnymede without children decreased from 64% to 63%.

The proportion of households with adult children living with their parents fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South East (from 8.8% in 2001 to 9.1% in 2011). Across England, the percentage increased from 9.4% to 9.6%.

The proportion of households with only adult children living with their parents was higher than across the South East

Percentage of households where a parent lived with their adult children across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2011

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